Japrocksampler - Julian Cope

Julian Cope, eccentric and visionary rock musician, hip archaeologist and one time frontman of Teardrop Explodes, follows the runaway underground success of his book Krautrocksampler with Japrocksampler, a cult deconstruction of Japanese rock music.
Japrocksampler reveals what really happened when East met West after World War Two and the mayhem that ensued ... and is a must for anybody interested in modern music and Japanese culture. It explores the clash between traditional, conservative Japanese values and the wild rock 'n' roll renegades of the 1960s and 70s and tells the tale of six seminal groups of artists in Japanese post-war culture, from itinerant art-house poets to violent refusenik rock groups with a penchant for plane hijacking.

Please don't let me be misunderstood, Eric Burton and the Animals--wow--there's, too much to say, I think you just have to hear them. Their performance of classic blues hits are naughty, gritty, sexy, funny, fuzzed out gems. Spill...Please don't let me be misunderstood, Eric Burton and the Animals--wow--there's, too much to say, I think you just have to hear them. Their performance of classic blues hits are naughty, gritty, sexy, funny, fuzzed out gems. Spill the wine!

The fact is that when it came to Pat Benatar I always had a chip on my shoulder. You see, I had it in my mind that anyone with a name that rhymes with guitar should be a Punk Rocker. Well, I'm glad Benatar also rhymes with Rock St...The fact is that when it came to Pat Benatar I always had a chip on my shoulder. You see, I had it in my mind that anyone with a name that rhymes with guitar should be a Punk Rocker. Well, I'm glad Benatar also rhymes with Rock Star, cause Pat Benatar has done much to expand the way Rock looks and feels. For me the cadence of her songs are exciting, leaving space open for punctuation as well as surprise. Benatar's music has been the soundtrack to many a romantic ride, and this is not only because of the performances and production on her tracks, but also the storytelling in them. Lastly I've never her another singer put as many different feelings into a spit second. And this is why I can't recommend her Hits, or Greatest Hits albums, because "Ultimate" is what Pat Benatar's sound is all about.

Did you know that The Steve Miller Band is one of my guilty pleasures? You can imaging how happy I was that "BINGO!" did not disappoint. The choice of tracks is right on target and the sound is true to the spirit and legacy of the...Did you know that The Steve Miller Band is one of my guilty pleasures? You can imaging how happy I was that "BINGO!" did not disappoint. The choice of tracks is right on target and the sound is true to the spirit and legacy of their Chicago Blues core. Nicely done!
p.s. Storm Thorgerson you the man!

London Calling is the third album by English punk rock band The Clash, released 14 December 1979, on CBS Records in the UK and in January 1980 on Epic Records in the United States. The album represented a change in The Clash's mus...London Calling is the third album by English punk rock band The Clash, released 14 December 1979, on CBS Records in the UK and in January 1980 on Epic Records in the United States. The album represented a change in The Clash's musical style, and featured elements of ska, pop, soul, rockabilly and reggae more prominently than in their previously released music.

I wont sugarcoat my feelings, I would by this album -- no matter what, no matetr how bad it was. Thankfully though, the Lips have pulled out another awesome one. They continue to change directions, btu stay true to their legacy.

Ok, this is one of those--he's got to be kidding moments--but hear me out. I've seen the future and this humble but "original" 2008 RockBand t-shirt might be a nice antique to bring out again one day, say in 20 years, you know lon...Ok, this is one of those--he's got to be kidding moments--but hear me out. I've seen the future and this humble but "original" 2008 RockBand t-shirt might be a nice antique to bring out again one day, say in 20 years, you know long after the PS implants. Just a thought for those who like to put their t-shirts into plastic. ^_-

Producing an affordable, well-made set-neck guitar requires a high level of manufacturing attention, and Malden comes out swinging with the Bulldozer--an instrument that deceptively whispers SG when it first sidles up, but which r...Producing an affordable, well-made set-neck guitar requires a high level of manufacturing attention, and Malden comes out swinging with the Bulldozer--an instrument that deceptively whispers SG when it first sidles up, but which reveals deeper and deeper layers of originality the more you probe it.

Joe Strummer, what a brilliant personality, his grip the thing and play like mad style will forever influence generations, so here my friends is a Fender Artist Series Telecaster that looks just as screwed up as his original elect...Joe Strummer, what a brilliant personality, his grip the thing and play like mad style will forever influence generations, so here my friends is a Fender Artist Series Telecaster that looks just as screwed up as his original electric guitar--ta-daa!. I wonder, is Joe "The Clash" Strummer laughing in his grave? Well Joe might feel a little exploited, yeah, but I'm sure he'd say if you're gonna buy it, enjoy it and make something worth listing to with it.
Oh and P.S. Dear Gibson when will you make that Kim Gordon (Artist Series) "Snoopy" Guitar--you know you want to.